Just about every politician in Western Massachusetts, from Congressman Richie Neal on down, was at Monday's dedication ceremony for the Soldier On veterans housing facility in Agawam when authorities announced an arrest in a 25-year-old murder investigation. And the news traveled mighty fast.

What follows are the full remarks of Hampden County District attorney Anthony Gulluni, as prepared for delivery, following the arrest of Gary Schara in connection with the 1992 murder of Lisa Ziegert in Agawam.